Key Personnel of EU Projects Directorate

Achilleas Kostoulas

Head of EU Projects Directorate


Achilleas Kostoulas is the head of the EU projects Directorate of AKETH-DCT. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and three master degrees in different scientific fields . He has over 20 years of experience in EU projects and long term teaching experience in Universities, adult education and vocational training..

Gulsah Aksoy-Tzafolia

Project Manager


Gulsah Aksoy holds a degree in Geophysical Engineering and a master degree on Integrating Technology in Education. She has long term experience in coordination and implementation of EU projects, while she is the responsible for AKETH-DCT's network in South-East Europe.

Giannis Papavasileiou

Learning Management and Development


Giannis Papavasileiou holds a degree in Computer Science and a master degree in Education and Instructional Technology. His main expertise is the development and management of e-learning platforms. He is a certified adult instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience in adult education.

Christos Nistas

Project Manager


Christos Nistas holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Ioannina, Greece. He has experience in managing and coordinating both National and EU funded projects and is currently responsible for the organization of AKETH Innovation STEAM Lab including innovative practices.

Konstantinos Chonias the White

IT, GFX, 3D design and printing


Konstantinos Chonias is member of AKETH-DCT’s IT department, supporting the European Projects Directorate as the resident technical expertise and graphic designer in production of digital and ordinary material in various forms. Currently he is responsible for the 3-D printing lab of AKETH-DCT.

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Athanasios Chonias


Athanasios Chonias is a versatile IT professional with expertise in data analysis, process improvement, web development, and VR technologies. With a strong background in team leadership and IT administration, he is also experienced in working with large language models (LLMs) and driving innovative technological solutions across diverse projects.

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